Reddit just wrapped up its second earnings call as a public company and CEO Steve Huffman hinted at some significant changes that could be coming to the platform. 3
      • index@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        83·
        2 months ago

        “Lemmy CEO teases users with cookies and free subs” would be removed from reddit in 1 second

        • captainlezbian@lemmy.worldEnglish
          72·
          2 months ago

          Yes, because one is saying positives and the other is saying negatives. “Trump promises project 2025” isn’t a trump ad even if “Harris promises a fucking break from whatever weird bullshit trump said today” wouldn’t be allowed on truth social

          • index@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
            32·
            2 months ago

            Ads are about exposure too. The word “lemmy” is probably banned on reddit because they don’t want you to even mention a competitor or people would know.

            When the frontpage is all about trump/harris any party that isn’t them lose because they get 0 coverage.

              • Buddahriffic@lemmy.worldEnglish
                3·
                2 months ago

                Problem is the ones people currently trust to organise, run, certify, and implement the elections do not want third parties to be relevant. Existing powers entrench against any changes that might result in a more fair system because the unfairness is the reason why they are on top.